12 Spices Every Cajun Kitchen Needs

Published on May 18, 2026 at 9:10 AM

 

12 Spices Every Cajun Kitchen Needs – If Your Rack Don’t Have #7, Mimi’s Coming For You

 

 

NANA’S CAJUN SPICE RACK:
1. Tony Chachere’s
2. Cayenne Pepper
3. Garlic Powder

THE FLAVOR BUILDERS:
4. Smoked Paprika–Mimi’s secret for red beans.
5. Dried Thyme–For gumbo and chicken fricassee.
6. Bay Leaves–Fish it out before serving or Mimi will haunt you.
7. Filé–For REAL gumbo.
8. Onion Powder–When you don’t have time to chop.

THE LAGNIAPPE:
9. Old Bay–For crawfish boils and corn.
10. White Pepper–For cream sauces and potato salad.
11. Dry Mustard–Secret in deviled eggs and potato salad.
12. Red Pepper Flakes–For when cayenne ain’t enough

BONUS: Click here to see My Full Cajun Starter Pantry List on Amazon

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